Cover Supervisor

Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460 - £650 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediate Start

Are you confident leading a classroom and keeping students engaged in their learning? A welcoming secondary school in Sheffield is looking for a dependable Cover Supervisor to help lessons run smoothly when teachers are absent.

About the Role:

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll oversee classes using lesson plans and work prepared by teaching staff. You'll explain tasks, encourage students to stay focused and manage classroom behaviour throughout the school day. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable school experience while helping pupils make the most of their time in the classroom.

About the School:

This secondary school aims to provide a supportive and well-organised learning environment where students are encouraged to take responsibility and achieve their best. Staff work together to maintain clear expectations, positive behaviour and a consistent approach to learning.

Responsibilities:

* Supervise classes during teachers' absences and ensure students complete the work provided.

* Explain lesson activities and instructions clearly.

* Maintain classroom discipline in line with the school's behaviour policies.

* Encourage students to participate and remain focused on their work.

* Support students with questions and learning tasks where appropriate.

* Report any concerns or incidents to the relevant school staff.

Requirements:

* Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.

* Confident communication and classroom management skills.

* A calm, organised and adaptable approach.

* Ability to follow lesson plans and school procedures.

* Reliability and a professional attitude.

* A genuine interest in supporting young people's education.

If you're ready to build your experience in education and help create a positive learning environment, we'd welcome your application.

To work with GSL Education as a Cover Supervisor, you should:

* Have the right to work in the UK.

* Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.

* Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.

In addition to that, GSL Education are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts &Cs apply).

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the local area.

For more information or to register your interest in this role, or to be considered, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. Leanne Clark at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.